RELATIVELY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

relatively

adverb

ˈre-lə-tiv-lē

Definition of relatively

as in pretty

to some degree or extent these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion

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Recent Examples of relatively But compared to galaxies, which can host 100 billion similarly sized star systems, even these cosmic titans are relatively small in stature. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The results are significant because even relatively small forecasting improvements can help utilities make better decisions about when energy should be generated, stored or consumed. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 Through complex ownership structures, a family can maintain control over companies in the group while directly owning only a relatively small share of them. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026 The deaths have occurred relatively early in the respiratory virus season. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relatively

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatively

Adverb

Last week’s episode was pretty bad, but this one is even more disappointing in some ways.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026
What’s more, this new material is actually pretty strong, with 12 MPa compressive strength and 6 MPa flexural strength.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pretty

Adverb

The current menu is fairly limited and feels a little flat compared to Saffron, but no doubt as business ramps up, the selection will expand accordingly.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
From Lagos to the Grand Palais, Ojuromi is fairly compelling proof of the concept.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fairly

Adverb

Twelve AGs led by Rob Bonta of California had been moving the antitrust trust case forward with a trial date set for March before the sides came together rather suddenly over the course of a few days.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Your neighbor merely moved up the timeline in a rather inept way.

— Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

But there must always be a narrative or story — one that is also somewhat contemporary and looks ahead, because so many things are still changing.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Ellison is said to genuinely admire Weiss and her vision, which is premised on appealing to a silent majority of Americans who are not far left or far right, and being somewhat contrarian or against the grain.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of somewhat

Adverb

By 2012, Ilya and Hinton have comes up with an AI model that’s developed enough to place in an auction.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Rustling and droning tape effects from Frye, subtle enough to be nearly subliminal but still somehow palpably present, act as a binding agent on every track, blurring tones and connecting rhythms.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

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